Donald L. Hicks

Quotes

• “When you continually tell Life: "there are things that I lack and things that I want", Life will return that exact exper...”
• “You are making a difference in Life. Whether or not you realize it, every action, every re-action, or every non-action i...”
• “We seldom question the purpose of life when our world is sunny and bright. This question tends to hide itself during ple...”
• “Autumn teaches us a valuable lesson. During summer, all the green trees are beautiful. But there is no time of the year ...”
• “Love and Fear are polar opposites. Love originates from the soul, while Fear and worries and insecurities originate in t...”
• “What is conditional love? Conditional love is an oxymoron. Conditional love is an imposter of love. Conditional love i...”
• “Happiness and Unhappiness are not things that just happen to you, they are a choice. They are a perspective. Smile, and ...”
• “Fear and guilt are your enemies. If you let go of fear, fear lets go of you. If you release guilt, guilt will release yo...”
• “Loving yourself doesn't make you selfish. When done correctly, the exact opposite occurs, because you know that selfish ...”
• “When someone would mistreat, misinform, misuse, misguide, mishandle, mislead… or any other "mis"… to others, they’re obv...”
• “A single tiny light creates a space where darkness cannot exist. The light vanquishes the darkness. Try as it might, the...”
• “Nothing causes more people to deny God, misunderstand God, mistreat others, or abuse Nature more than the illusion of se...”
• “If you give, expecting something in return, it's not really giving at all.If you love, expecting something in return, it...”
• “During Life, we cultivate relationships by spending days with others.During eternity, we cultivate relationships by spen...”
• “What happens to you during Life may seem out of your control; how you perceive each experience, however... good or bad.....”
• “It’s good to want God to speak to you, but smarter to let God speak through you, because when God speaks through you, mo...”
• “If you believe in “luck”, always let it be good luck. Always choose to be "lucky", rather than "luckless".Be "happy", ra...”
• “Money is an inanimate object. It can do good works or bad works depending on the hands that wield it, and the hearts gov...”
• “A day is a day. It’s just a measurement of time. Whether it’s a good day or a bad day is up to you. It’s all a matter of...”
• “So never be embarrassed by mistakes, rather, be thankful for them, because they always present an opportunity for person...”
• “No church or synagogue pew can produce a higher awareness of God than sitting at the base of a tree and observing His cr...”
• “You can either choose to walk in light and love, or run in fear and darkness. But with the latter, you're more likely to...”
• “It's been said that people see what they want to see. For that exact reason, look for the good in people, rather than th...”
• “When someone places more value in saving money, than the value they place in saving Life, they have “misplaced” their va...”
• “Some trees grow straight, while others grow gnarled and twisted. Yet none are imperfect. Perfection is merely a percepti...”
• “To make mistakes or be wrong is human. To admit those mistakes shows you have the ability to learn, and are growing wise...”
• “It's not a question of whether a person's been inspired by God, the only question is, has that person realized it, or no...”
• “Always let your inner light shine. By doing so, you not only light a path for yourself, but also light a way for others.”
• “At the heart of all anger, all grudges, and all resentment, you'll always find a fear that hopes to stay anonymous.”
• “Truth, most succinctly defined is: That Which Is So. Non-Truth, most succinctly defined is: That Which Is Not So.”
• “To change undesirable behaviors we see in the world, we must change the thinking that leads to those behaviors.”
• “Man must learn that his current path is not suitable for Earth, and soon, Earth won't be suitable for Man.”
• “Don't change your morality for the people around you, change the people around you with your morality.”
• “So when someone would love to see you fail, forgive them, and draw upon that motivation to succeed.”
• “You cannot be a positive influence to the “sinners at the table" if you refuse to dine with them.”
• “You can follow the religions where God is small,or you can follow the religions where God is all.”
• “Your words, your thoughts, your imagination: powerful tools. Remember that and use them wisely.”
• “When people talk about you behind your back, they're not just behind you, they're beneath you.”
• “Forgiveness is not a gift you give someone else, forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself.”
• “Life isn't about finding the answers, life is about knowing there are always more questions.”
• “If you don’t believe others can end your suffering, why believe they can end your happiness?”
• “Never be afraid to cry. Sometimes, nothing can cleanse the heart more than a few wet tears.”
• “Seek to be served, and you become a servant. Seek to serve others, and you become a master.”
• “Anger is the mirror image of fear. It begins as fear, and is expressed outwardly as anger.”
• “The easiest way to combat greed is by recognizing the value of contentment and simplicity.”
• “If you believe Life is sacred, you must also believe unnecessary killing is sacrilege.”
• “When you forgive, you free your soul. But when you say I'm sorry, you free two souls.”
• “When you show others love, you are shown love. When you give love, you receive love.”
• “Always surround yourself with people who lift you up, rather than hold you down.”
• “We may have pets, but when it comes to unconditional love, they are the masters.”